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ANNE OF CLEVES

By nico3839
  • Sep 22, 1515

    Birth

    In Düsseldorf, in the Holy Roman Empire.
  • 1527

    Bethroth to Francis

    Francis was the Duke of Lorraine from 1544 to 1545.
  • 1535

    Cancellation of her bethrothal

    It was considered unofficial and it was annulated.
  • Mar 15, 1539

    Negotiations for her marriage begins

    It happened because Henry believed that he needed to form a political alliance with her brother to strengthen his position against potential attacks.
  • Oct 4, 1539

    Marriage treaty signing

  • Dec 27, 1539

    Anne arrival in England

  • Jan 1, 1540

    First meeting with Henry VIII of England

    It was a secret meeting.
  • Jan 3, 1540

    First official metting with Henry VII

    On Blackheath, outside the gates of Greenwich Park.
  • Jan 6, 1540

    Wedding with Henry VIII of England

    In Greenwich, in London.
  • Jun 24, 1540

    Anne leaves the court

    She was forced to leave it.
  • Jul 9, 1540

    Annulation of her marriage

    By an Anglican convocation. She was rewarded with a large income, on the condition that she had to remain in England.
  • Mar 15, 1547

    Anne moves to another place

    Edward VI's Privy Council asked her to move out from Bletchingley Palace to Penshurst Place.
  • 1553

    Last public appearance

    At Mary Tudor's coronation.
  • Aug 3, 1557

    Death

    In Chelsea Manor, in England.